Whether Siakam knows me or not, I have to apologize to him!
I predicted that he would suffer a 5-game losing streak when he joined the Pacers, and he would not be able to pass the 76ers and Suns, and he would be slapped in the face!
In Haliburton's absence, Siakam came out of a three-game losing streak and won back-to-back games at home.
Sika led the team to two victories, which was full of gold.
One is the 76ers, who are third in the East, and the other is the Suns, who have the big three of Durant, Booker and Beal.
Sika's performance in these two games is even more of an All-Star level. Against the 76ers, he scored 26 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and against the Suns, he scored 31 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
Although Siakam's three-point shooting is his shortcoming, it seems to be a bit out of step with the Pacers' style.
But the Pacers have too many three-point shooters, almost everyone will shoot 3-pointers, such as the big Toppin and Turner, who are top shooters, and the lack of Sika seems to be irrelevant.
Sika's role in the team is two.
1. Tandem organization
When the Pacers play the fast-break round and feel good, Sika only needs to pass the ball to his teammates in the open space.
2. Singles breakthrough
When the Pacers can't launch a fast break and form a positional battle, Sika's singles can add firepower to the team.
If Haliburton returns, the team will have a star who can pass and attack, and the Pacers will be terrible.
Haliburton and Siakam have only been together for one game so far, and it's hard to show the true strength of the combination.
However, once again, I have a hunch that the Pacers, led by Siakam and Haliburton, can beat the Bucks of Antetokounmpo and Lillard, and it is very likely that they will reach the Eastern Conference Finals this year.
Let's wait and see if I can still slap my face with my strength?!